"I Was Here" was our winning inspirational song but is music really an instrument of change?
Is music an effective way to change the world and make it a better place?
Is music a good way to get people to change? Provide a specific example to justify your position?
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I personally believe that songs certainly catches your attention, but doesn't necessarily change. This song was published in 2012, and it was my 1st listening to it was when Ronella suggested it to you. When I watched the video for my 1st time I felt powerful. But the song could of had more views then it has (25,594,210 compared to 1,839,925,293 <gangnam style) The song works nicely, but this song has kind of failed to prove its point.
ReplyDeleteThats only because people didnt find out about this song right away. Just like abby said " One day we can listen to song and say, I will make a diffrence, when we say that majority of times thats just sitting on our devices liking photos on Facebooks, Retweeting tweets on Twiiter, Sharing photos on Instagram and etc.". We could do this with the video, and the same thing as Gangnam style can happen. More views and maybe even more likes
Deleteyou seriously thinks that this song failed to prove it's point!?
DeleteThis song talks about leaving this world with footsteps, saying "i have done something for somebody", and you thinks this song failed?
But why wasnt this song found right away (question mark) You said it can motivate people, This song never motivated us until Ronnella introduce us to it. By the way, Gangam style is popular because of its dance moves, not the meaning.
DeleteThis song did not fail to prove its point ! Silly songs like gangam style fail to make a point . But i was here sends a very deep and specific message
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DeleteI kinda agree with Ronnella because the song did send a message to many people especially me. But the song itself kinda did failed so I am half half on Ronnella comment. The singer herself didnt do anything to leave her mark besides becoming a celebrity. Basicclly im saying that the message fulfil its purpose, but the singer hasnt.
Deleteok. maybe beyonce didnt share it. but at least we can!
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DeleteMORE than half of the viewers didn't understand gangam style
She has done things to fufil her purpose she gives money to charity such as the Survivor Foundation to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. , she also helped the Women's Fund for Scotland and much more ! She has made a mark on this earth for great reasons not only singing
Deletewhat i actually mean't to say is that song proves a great message!!! But it is not a affective way to share a good cause. They could of like advertised it or something. What i meant to say was gangnam got over a billion views for stupidness ^agreed. But if gangnam style was able to catch peoples attention, how come this song wasnt?
Deletei agree with rochelle.
Deleteall gangam style is a song where people jump around makeing an X with their hands and an imaginary rope.
but this song has a DEEP and POWER FULL meaning to it.what will you be known for after you pass away?!?!?!?
It might not have caught everyone's attention but it caught most . I believe it only takes one person to change the world. Although it did not get a ton of views it still affected the ones who did
Deleteok people! just if you didn't noticed this video was sang on humanitarin day, this is not the orignal!
DeleteAbby: Beyonce is a legend! she is doing somthing for the world, she did something right infront of your eyes! Beyonce sang this song so that people ifes will be changed! So if she leaves this world today atleast she did something, what you did? :)
listen to the song more than once and im pretty sure you'll be able to convince others
DeleteBoredom is human flaw and we have to move on, it may motivate you know but won't motivate you in the future because of boredom
DeleteIf we like the song we will listen to it alot until we get bored. But the message is strong enough to stay in our heads suhaib.
DeleteMy point to this was it spreads the message but not effectifly. I was using gangnam style of a song who has made it somewhere, and that it is possible to go more then 1 million views,
Deletei agree with rochelle
DeleteNo boredom is a powerful emotion it will make the song be boring and then so will the message
DeleteYou'll always get bored no matter what
DeleteThe questions were " Is music a good and effective way to change the world" And "Is music a good way to get people to change". Ever since Mr.C introduced this song to the class have you done something that has "marked your place"
DeleteBordem means your bored but no matter what the message is strong and it will stay. No matter how broing the song gets it will always have that message that is strong
Deletei agree with rochelle so what if the song gets boring the message is passed on
Deletejust like gangam style so one understands it and it is a year old but is still listened to!
Ronnella: If Beyonce was to leave this world today, the only thing she left behind was her being famous. What does being famous have anything to do about helping out the world (question mark) How does being famous help out people who are straving (question mark)
DeleteThank you Mannat
DeleteYou'll get bored of the message, you don't live forever so you have to get bored because life is limited and you can't get stuck on one message
Deletegitie: So you expected to us to do something right away just as soon as mr. cheney showed us the video? like just get up off our chairs and say "ima say the world!"
DeleteThe songs serves its purpose^ agreed
DeleteBut my 1st time watching it FULLY was in class, and the song and its video is a year old. Accourding to google there is 7n BILLION people in the world! 7 billion and around 2 million have seen it?!?!?1 Tell me that is effective
No you will get bored of the song .
DeleteRonnella thats not what she means. She means if we actually set up some goals to leave a mark .
DeleteRonella: lol no But its been almost a week, if your were seriously motivated, you would have by now. And we have proof you have known the song longer, have you done something to "mark your spot"?
Deletepick one song in the whole world i bet it would probably be your favourite song and you listen to it more than 5 times. so if you think that this song will get old and forgotten it will i agree but in the time it is popular it will create a change i promise. all it needs is more people to watch etc.!!!!!!!
Deleteabby: Beyonce is a legend! She got milllions of fans and i'm pretty sure her fan doesn't just like her because she is famous. I have and favourite rapper and i don't like him because he is famous but because he raps about hope and the truth!
DeleteThe song and the message is connected once song is boring the message is boring understand?
DeleteGitie: the question is can music change the world and not can "i was here" change the world!
DeleteRonella: Yes I know, but I was Here was my key example. The song spreads a great message, but the song never got "advertised" enough, its been a year and it was my 1st time listening to it a couple of days ago. And assuming you have known the song louder, have you done anything to mark your spot?? Because if you did, then yes the mission of this song was accomplished. If you did not, then this kind of proves my point that music is not the #1 way to spread a cause.
DeleteGitie: but if JB sang this song, whould've you make a change?
DeleteIt would make her change because she was engagged in it more. Because someone she loved sang it
DeleteRonella: if JB sang it,I would probably do something to make a Difference. If you check out his twitter there is some contest thing where if you make a donation you get ENTERED to join a contest to do a meet and greet. And a while back he tweeted a large amount of money that got donated for a CHANCE to meet him. Not even verified. He has a lot more publicity! His song confident is number 1 right now and the song came out at 12 AM last night, literally. He has a lot more publicity, he is inspired to make a change.
DeleteHe has the power to make a change! A song will certainly catch your attention, but not everyone will be totally motivated to make a change, like mr,Cheney always says you wave that finger.
DeletePublicity will capture attention but byonce was atleast able to capture some ones . Out of all just beibers fans how many are actually making a difference everyday because of him ? It really dose not t matter how many fans he has it more matters about how many of those fans were inspired and are actually going to make a change with there lives.
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DeleteThat may be so but JB is actually making a change! His concert tickets don't fully profit to him, majority of it goes to a variety of charity's, you went to his, did you not? His music will not maybe motivate anyone, but he has his ways. I personally would be affected more then Beyoncé. I still think music is not the right way to make a change
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DeleteGitie: so your trying to say Justin can change people? Hmm does Justin make music? Umm yes! ...I thought u said music can't change people and the world. And also beyonce is a better inpiration than Justin you can tell by the Grammys!
I agree mannat because half of the people don't understand the song but how did that get so popular and a good song like I was here how didn't that get popular.
DeleteBut Justin won the diamond award.... His song will certainly "travel" more then Beyoncé. Music isn't the right way but he will catch more attention.
DeleteGitie: justin is just having his days and so did beyoncè. She was so boss! And still is. But this isn't about justin its about music!
DeleteYes back to the topic, music is not the best way to get people to cange. It will CERTAINLY catch their attention. But us a audience may be like OMG IM GONNA CHANGE!!!! when in reality, you are just replaying that song. That spreads awareness, but how are you so sure the audience will actually try to make a change?
DeleteThis song is really inspirational, it sends a really great message and gives others an idea of what the artist/singer is trying to send. I wouldn`t say music is an effective way to change the world to make it a better place. Music is great, but it`s not very effective because even though this song spreads a message, it wouldn`t change the world. Everything is still the way it is. Music wouldnt change others. One day we can listen to song and say, I will make a diffrence, when we say that majority of times thats just sitting on our devices liking photos on Facebooks, Retweeting tweets on Twiiter, Sharing photos on Instagram and etc. Music can encourage try us to do something, but it wouldnt have a say of being an effective way.
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DeleteMusic is very effective . We feel something when the music is good and we engage in it more . Would you say a 3 minute speech would be more effective ?
DeleteIt wouldn't change the world but it can help people in many ways, like the people who starve and etc
DeleteIt wouldnt change the world . But i could change the people and if the people change for the better the world will also change
DeleteAgain boredom will make you move on
DeleteAgain the message is strong enough to stay
DeleteRochelle: A speech isnt effective at times, but Music isnt either. The only hing you feel from the Music is Beyonce, what happens if Rebecca Black where to sing this song(question mark) I am 99.9% sure wouldnt listen to this song guranteed.
DeleteSrushti: Our world is getting wroser by the minute.. NOt even the world. I will narrow it down to our own community Rexdale. In Rexdale there is so much violence, poverty, and etc happening that you wouldnt believe ! Do you think that one song would change that(question mark)
Abby : we might forget the song but the song has a very strong meaning that will stick in our minds forever . I dont think it matters how many people listen to it . It matters more what people are doing because of it . It only takes one person to change the world .
DeleteRochelle boredom is stronger than almost any thought, it is an emotion and it is impossible to get rid of, you need something to do every second
DeleteBordem might be strong but so is the message so please tell me how this message isnt strong ! It will always be no matter how boring it gets it will still be strong
Deletewe are not talking about being bored here we are talking about if songs can make people change? not this song any song in the world can make some one change or something change
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It does take one person to change a world. But thatss usually when they see what is happening themseleves. Did Martin LUther King use a song to inspire him NO. Did Nelson Mandela use a song to inspire him NO. How about Abereham Lincon (question mark) How about John F Kennady (question mark)
DeleteSongs are words , martin luther king said a speech a speech has words there for it is the same thing just one has a beat in it
DeleteBoredom is an emotion the message is a thought and emotions are stronger than thoughts so when your angry the message is blocked when your sad the message is blocked and when you only listen to the song it is remembered. I am 100% guarantee that once you go home and start playing the message will be forgotten until Monday or when you listen to the song
DeleteBordem might me an emotion but we have many of them . The song yes might get boring ... But the message is still there so no matter how boring the song is the message still means something , You have no eveidence bordem is a feeling but we could think and feel two different things
DeleteMusic can be a good way for people to change . I think music can convince someone faster than a speech would. That's because it can bring someone's attention right away compared to other things. There is a quote "Where words fail... music speaks". I think this is actually true.
ReplyDeleteBut I assume not every body has seen this song, compare gangnam style to I was here
DeleteI disagree, how does Music change change people perspective(question mark) This song was made just last year, I never heard of it until Ronnella recommanded it. There is still violence in the nothing actually change.
Deletemaybe we can do something about it. share the video. do something!
DeleteThis song reminds people of others life, and the people who actually get addicted to this song may know who those people feeel, losing their family.
Deleteabby: I'm so sure people who's invovled in violence dosen't listen to "i was here" but maybe some tyga!
DeletePooja: Thats exactly what Im talking about!! We say this song will motivate us and make a diffrence but all we going to do is share this video on Facebook, Retweet it on Twitter etc..
DeleteRonnella: Thats why I`m saying this song isn`t an effective way to realise this message. I doubt they listen to Tyga :p
i know people do that. but we can do the same FOR A REASON
DeleteAbby it might give most of us a reality check and thinking what can i do to change the world
DeleteYou'll get bored of the song it doesn't matter when you like it when you do bored, boredom will change the way you think about the song
Deleteoh your really doubt that? Someone who is involved in violence would listen to this song? This song is to make people realise we need to do something for someone so our marks will be left!
DeleteThe message is strong it will stay in our minds even if the song becomes boring !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteThe message will become boring
DeletePooja: So you think liking pics on Facebook will help (question mark) Thats not helping, thats called being Lazy and will forgot the next day.
DeleteRochelle: Your right it can, but what would you do Rochelle. You heard this song last weak and I dont see you doing anything that is helping out our community
Ronnella: Yeah, but you heard this song long before us..... what have you done to leave your mark (questioin mark)
rochelle is right. sometimes people would call a song "boring". and then after a few months or so when they hear the song again, they would be like "i remembrer this song. i love it!!! "
DeleteOh ok, you doubt they listen to tyga?..So you think people who is involved in violence listens to "i was here"?
DeleteYa you dont see me . You don't know what you see abby. Just because you cant see something dose'nt mean it is not there . Like air
DeleteIf we can't do anything at least others can. And we donate for food drive every year and other fund raisers. This means we do help, and will continue to help.
DeleteThen you'll get bored again pooja
DeleteWe might get bored of the song . But the message is effective and strong . What are you trying to say because all you keep saying is bored is a strong emotion ... There are many strong emotions that over power bordem . What are you saying the songs boring ? because the song could become boring but the message is stilll there ether way so stop saying its boring ! We get it the song becomes boring but the message is always strong and there !
Deletethis isnt the only people can get bored of. oh and just because the song got boring, doesnt mean the message is like "nothing" to us anymore
DeleteThe Message is Strong I agree. But a song is not effective. Like realistlicy we wouldnt just change our attitude. And Rochelle your right, I dont see, but Have you set some goals to change the world (question mark) Have you set some goals to do something abuot this violence and troubles in the worold
DeleteBut abby you know the question is can "music" change the world right?..why you refering to i was here overall?...And on top of that don't you want to do something for somebody else in the future?
DeleteAbby effective songs allow you to connect with it straightaway and bring you into it's world. You don't have to be 'in the mood' to connect with it, but rather it would draw you in. Didn't this song draw you in?
DeleteI would disagree because if I listen to a inspirational song it won't change me I will change me when I want to when I am motivated towards changing.
Deleteit might not change you but it can and will change others.
Delete1. I assume that different types of music, have different effects. Such as, when there is inspirational music, people get effected and they actually understand the message and help to make the world better. Such as this song, I can bet that over 50% of people may have cried on this song, and had gotten motivated to make a difference.
ReplyDeleteI agree its a good way to send a message, but it "travelling" sucks
DeleteHow does inspiration music make this world a better place (question mark) The world is the same every single year, there is still poverty, there is still world hunger, there is still violence. Yes this song is a great song, but it is not as strong enough to motivate you to make a diffrence.
Deletewell I actually meant that it effects many people emotionally. And I didn't say everyone, at least like 20% of people will have the idea to help. It's not that everyone can will make a difference. But a few people making a difference does help.
DeleteWell what happens if that 20% will just be on there own devices just liking photos on Facebook and what not (question mark) Thats not going to make a diffrence.
Deletecome on there will at least be someone out of MILLION people who contribute.
Deletetrue and that SOME can be A LOT.
Deletewhy 1 in a million when there can be one in a billion
Deleteagreed
Delete1 person isnt going to change a world by listening to a song.
DeleteBut sometimes 1 person can make even a bigger diffrence then u think they can.
Delete1 person can make a difference and everyone should try
Delete- John F. Kennedy
That 1 person does something that they think is right, after they get motivated by a song that they heard or wrote. Don't u think that their ONE ACTION to change this world, and make it better, change inspire others to do something good too.
DeleteOne person can make a difference.You make a difference in anyone's live, no matter how large or small you think it is, and for that their live will be changed forever.
DeleteAnd as a fact we had at least changed one person's life if not more. The school donates to people who need help, and we are a part of that donation too.
DeleteMusic can change people and the world. Music is one of world's best enteriment and because of that, this world can be changed.
ReplyDelete"Change" dosen't have to be form bad to good, it can also be from good to bad. so it is highly possible for people to be change by music.
The purpose of I was here is to change people in a good way, do you think it will be successful in achieving its purpose?
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DeleteYes I was here is successful in achieving and will continue to be!
Deleteyes i agree with Ronella this song is meant to be called out a message to everyone around the world and listening to this song will actually make you want to make a difference.
DeleteI think music is a very effective way to make the world a better place .Some songs don't make any sense but inspirational ones like i was here sends a very deep and inspirational message to everyone. For an example I was here sends a message . What will you do to mark your spot in this world . Will you do something ? what do you want to do to make a difference in the world, even when your no longer here.
ReplyDeleteMusic is a very good way to get people to change . Music is very catchy and makes us listen more. If someone were to give a three minute speech about changing the world most of us wouldnt remember what the message was in less than 2 weeks , But if it was put into a song i think most of us would remember it more , Not only the song but the message it delivers if we like a song , we might just listen to the song receptively because we enjoy it . What we don't know is that when we listen to it we memorize the lyrics and the message and our brains execute what's known .
Over all music is very catchy , fun , up beat and has very deep messages . If you were listing to a soul full gospel song it will teach you to love god, if you were listening to a heart repairing song it might make your heart repair. Ether way music makes us change because we engage in it more.
i fully agree with you
DeleteThe message and the song will become boring
DeleteI agree with Suhaib after you listen to a song so inspiring you feel the urge to help someone but after two weeks your so bored because you failed to help someone because there was no one to help.
DeleteNo you become bored of the song , You dont forget about the message because it was strong
DeleteWhat if some people may be uninterested, and even go as far as disliking music overall? Will music still be able to change their minds?
DeleteI think it will . I think it just matters how catchy and good the song is for people to listen , then they will understand the message
Deletein my opinion i think yes. many people listen to music, every day more than 500 songs are listened to and are downloaded. plus music is something many people use in their day and life. it is catchy and quite easy to remember.
ReplyDeletethe most popular song was gangam style it got more than 1,840,486,317 views! the song was not even understood by more than half the viewers but is still SUPER popular and stuck in the minds of people.
only if a quarter of the viewer watch an inspirational video like this, i believe that many people would stop doing the smallest of the bad things. such as littering on the streets or even stopping bullying to each other.
only if a song as touching, goose bumping and as emotional would be made with a lot of publicity i think it would get more views as well as more change in the world.
Do you believe that all songs have a message ?
DeleteYES it is saying that what is that you will do that you will be recognized for even after you pass away?!
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DeleteMannat even Gangam style has a message that can change this world?
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DeleteGangam style may have a message but not one that could change the world
DeleteI agree
DeleteIs music an effective way to change the world and make it a better place?
ReplyDeleteI think music is a way to change a few people in this world because not everybody will change by listening to a song and other people that don't know English can't really understand songs that aren't in there languages.Like the song "We Are The World " the song was made for people all around the world to stop wars and racism and respect each other but hardly anyone knows that song today and I think just by listening to a song no one is going to change because it's just a song it can't stop you from fighting or war.
I think that the music effects people in different ways. It all depends on what the music is like and what message/story it tells the people. This is the best explain. I am very sure that this song has influenced a lot of people. Influenced them to make a difference in this world.
ReplyDeleteFor a short while all humans have a attribute call boredom and once this takes what changes you has no longer any effect
DeleteIt may move you but I don't think that it would be powerful enough to change you (unless you crazy for Beyoncé ) even through it changed you a bit it would return to just being a song and you would be your old self again. The more and more you watch the song the less meaning it has because you over watched it and get tired of the song
ReplyDeleteSTOP WITH THE BOREDOM, MAN!~ DX
DeleteIs music a good way to get people to change? Provide a specific example to justify your position?
ReplyDeleteI guess because if people want to change a song would inspire them like the song "I was here" the meaning of that song is people all over the world helped one another and they died helping people in need, like when there was a huge earthquake and tsunami in Japan.This song would inspire a few people to make the world a better place but not everybody would change there would still be violence.To me if you wanted some one to change I think they need someone they care about or someone so important to them to change them.
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The question basically asked "is music a affective way to change the world and make it a better place". And i said no, I mean it spreads the message and everything nicely, it stays in your head, But how would we be sure everyone seen it?!?!?!?!?!?! We know there's a lot more them 1 million people on this world who has access to youtube (proven by gangnam style). If G.S spreaded so easily, how come "I Was Here" could'nt?
I think G.S was more of a entartaining song, while on the other side I was here is emotional. though there will be people in this whole world who at least did listen to the song.
DeleteI totally agree with Dhavani, this is because there are many songs in this world we haven't heard that won't mean they aren't popular or they are not known. Just like that this song may have been popular in many places last year, it could be we didn't know.
DeleteBut did you guys hear the song before mr.cheney made it a winner?
DeleteNot exactly, haven't heard that name before. But it was recommended, and Mr.Cheney definitely chose it cause he knew it would inspire us.
DeleteI also agree with you srushti there are many meaningful songs that we are not aware of meaning don't know about them
DeleteTherefore music isn't the right way to spread a cause.
Deletewell as long as some people know the song they can make a difference at least you will have some people that would rather than any making a difference with music
DeleteIt only takes one person to change the world.
ReplyDeleteI agree, but this fact can only be true if others follow that one person too.
DeleteIf that one person is very persuasive and strong they could make a difference ! Martin luther king didn't have everyone on his side ...but he still made a difference
DeleteFalse. I believe that millions can change the world.
DeleteMartin Luther King Junior, had people on his which gave him confidence. Martin Luther King Junior wouldn't have had courage if there weren't people supporting him. Ture there were people who hated him, but as well he also had people on his side.
DeleteYes. I know that . But it takes one person to change the world , the one person could change millions of minds just like the song was affective that person could be too.
DeleteThat is true, but to succeed that one person would need support. It wouldn't be possible to make a difference if there weren't people on his side.
Deletethe ability of strength and confidence leased to accomplishment and therefore you need to build it up so you can spread the word to everyone
Deletemusic is nice and can grab you attention but weather its an inspirational song or not it wont change that fact that people are gonna do the same thing they might say they will do something but they wont thats how most people are.
ReplyDeleteIt might change some fact, just because some people don't want to change because of a song, dos'nt mean others wont.
Deletedont you people know this quote "When words fail... music speaks" ???
ReplyDeleteYes! People can hear words from other people and might make a difference, but words that are sung can do allot more.
Deleteyes some of us will do something it might be small but ok but we all know most of the people around the world wont
DeleteIt depends, others will not care, but others will. And just because it does not happen to quickly for people to change, does not mean it will not in time.
Deleteeven if they do care what are they gonna do drastically
Deletethey can TRY to do something about it.
DeleteMaybe but alot of people today will say they will do something but not do it
DeleteU said A LOT not ALL
DeleteNo i dont think music can make you change because music is touching at time and can sometimes make you shed a tear but music is just music people wont do much more they will stay the same maybe they will look at the world different but wont really do anything a bout it thats how most of us ar
ReplyDeleteI agree
Deletedon't you think music has changed the world we live in? Our generation of music taste?
DeleteI personally dont music back then its the same not but with alot more rap and beat it hasent changed anything really or al least not drastically
DeleteI say that the way the music is being showed and explained can really and I mean REALLY a track allot of music lovers. Plus the song has a powerful and meaningful message and statement behind it. "Don't leave the world, without bringing helpfulness and joy to it." That's what i get from the song.
ReplyDeleteAlot of people around the world are not like that music is still music in the end listen to it too much and you get bored of it
DeleteNot everyone listens to music how do you think they would change?
Deletemusic is a really good and effective way of changing people in this world.but some people take music as fun for example gitie showed how many views gangam style has its a good song but it wont change people it doesnt give a good message/any message. but some songs like i was here can change people because its inspirational and it sends a good message. songs can change people who are inspired and willing to make a difference.songs can only, change some people not all.
ReplyDeleteSubhan what if people around the world don't know English how are they going to listen to English songs that are inspiring?
DeleteIs music a good way to get people to change? Provide a specific example to justify your position?
ReplyDeleteI think it depends on the person you want to change because there are some people that just change and others that just think songs are useless.It's there life so if they want to change by a song go ahead ,I wouldn't say music is a bad way to change people but it is a way to change people.
I believe that music can change the world because music changes people. Who makes the world a better place and creates the environment we live in? Humans, we do of course. Music is heard everywhere and almost anywhere. Since it is heard that much, it will most definitely leave an impact on people The songs and lyrics that artists and musicians create have a message and meaning behind them. Those artists hope that one day, their words will inspire a change within the world and humans. The combination of good lyrics, instrument, rhythm, and voice is what makes a powerful song. Powerful songs can help change humans. I know that music is a very effective way to send messages around the world. Songs are easier to remember then a long lecture or speech.
ReplyDeleteThis song for instance "I was here" is very inspirational. It sends a clear message of what Beyonce wants the world to know. What will you do to mark your place? How will you be remembered when you are gone? You want to leave no regrets when you leave this world.. how will you leave your tracks? How are you able to make a difference? What's the proof you will leave behind? How will people know that you were here?
This is why we have different genres for music. Every genre refers to a different piece and part of life, a different message. Some songs are lyrics to change who you are, to be a better person, some songs can be for the ones you love, some are full of hatred, and some are just to spread joy and happiness.
Point is, I KNOW music will change people. And when people change, the world changes as well. People always have dreams and images of changing the world and making it a better place for everyone, though they aren't sure how to do it or where to start. I believe that the start of making the world a better place or the most efficient way to create a change in the world we live in would be music.
Q1) "I Was Here" was our winning inspirational song but is music really an instrument of change?
ReplyDeleteA1) I think that yes the music is really an instrument of change because the song song "I was here", the music really goes with the pictures and there are the pictures and the song that mixes and then makes a picture in your mind and I truly like this song and it talks about people helping others so they can live in a good place and have food, and water so they can stay alive.
But Hassan I think that people change in their own ways, if I am really motivated towards doing something good then I will change.
DeleteQ2) Is music an effective way to change the world and make it a better place?
ReplyDeleteA2) I think yes this song can change the world because when I first heard it I was seeing many people around the world helping the people who need help and the other reason is that when that was song was over it made me realize that I also wanted to help them my giving money to them so they can have same same live as we do.
Music is an instrument of change because it entertains us, and it is a great platform for discussions on social issues. Concerts are effective because artists have the chance to talk to and tell the crowd of social justice issues that are happening around the world and things they can do to help. When music is played over the radio everyone can hear and sing along to the songs.This gives people a chance to understand what messages the music has to say and then to speak to peers about what they can do to help. Music is where people can convey important messages to others in the hope that they will truly listen and, as a result, come together and bring change to social, political and economic change.
ReplyDeleteMusic is an effective way to change the world and make it a better place because if your music has strong emotions and it engages the audiences people will take action because they are touched by the sing they have listened to. For example one artist who is trying to make a difference and trying to make people make a difference to our world is Youssou N’Dour. He is a musical peacemaker in his native Senegal and lends his words and music to critical campaigns, such as malaria prevention programmes. Music is an effective way to make a change in our world because many people like Youssou N’Dour are helping different campaigns to raise awareness.
Music is a good way to get people to change because constantly people are trying to determine what role they want to play in their community, country, and ultimately the world. The trouble is that they don't really know themselves. They don't really know what they are passionate about. For example songs like "I Am Here" by Beyoncé remind people of their desire to initiate change. Inspirational songs encourage them to find what it is that they are passionate about and to commit themselves to the cause.
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ReplyDeleteI don't think that music is really an instrument of change because though music is heard so often, hardly even a quarter of the listeners are hooked up with what the meaning is or what is the message it's trying to convey. If that point is worth making a stand on, then why is it that songs with hardly any purpose are becoming so popular leaving behind the ones that try in succeeding with their effort to change people? As commonly mentioned, the song gangnam style was in Korean and so many of the viewers didn't even understand it's meaning yet it got so famous. That proved that the people weren't interested in knowing what the artist was saying, they just want to entertain themselves with words put into a beat. The purpose of I was here was to encourage, to motivate people to want to make a mark on the world and to make one that told everyone that u were there. When we watched the video, after it was finished, we all probably said that we were inspired and now we want to make a difference in the world. Majority of us would go back and refer to the quote that one million starts with one and that one person can make a huge difference. But does that thought really become actions? Do those actions take place? Not really. When all we use music is for entertainment, how is putting in an extremely important message going to be delivered? How will the message be understood even after being heard? The song I was here does being the reality in front of our eyes but so many of us only think of it for a short period of time and eventually get over it and pass on in life with what they want.
ReplyDeleteWhen I stand saying that music can't be an instrument of change, I mean that it's not powerful enough to possibly totally turn over the personality of not just a few, but of almost every individual on the planet. To be able to make this world a better place, we need the majority of all democratic regions to be in our favour. And that hasn't happened. People nowadays don't find it so important and therefore don't find it worthy to recommend to others whereas if the same person has heard some new entertaining song, they would probably immediately want to share it with their friends. Reasonable, but only because that's personality. They want to be someone in a crowd but with pride. They find it that only the entertainment is important and therefore don't even consider looking up to reality. People look for opportunities that lie in their benefit or support their stand so ignoring the option of taking a new approach, they go with what they find supportive. If one doesn't have control on their language, they're probably going to go with that type of music. Being mindful of the language they find it "cool". When that occurs there hardly is a chance for music to affect society and taking it to a positive direction of change.
For example, in recent studies it is shown and said that:
"most people don't 'listen' to the words that pile up into their brains,
because of course, it's hard to dissect that and still listen and 'enjoy' the music..."
gangam style is now known as a dance move. That is why it's popular. It's not because of the lyrics.
Deletetrue I agree with Tamana it's more of a dance that's popular the people don't really by into the lyrics they enjoy the dance more.
DeleteYes, it is very true that music is an instrument of change and that music is changing the world at rapid speeds. In fact music has also brought many innovations to the media and pop culture as well. But on the other hand, I do not think music is an effective way to make the world a better place. I think this because if you want the world to become better you need the people to change for the better and music doesn’t get people to change. I say this from my own experience, just because I listen to a couple of songs that have strong messages doesn’t mean that it will have enough influence on me to make me change my entire life around based on the message the song conveys.
ReplyDeleteI think music is a good way to change ppl in this world, but the music has to be motivational and inspirational for example I was here its a great song that has a great message to the people who listen to it.But some ppl still don't change they change in their own ways.for example if a song has a strong message it won't actually influence me to change,it will change me if I am motivated towards doing that.so music can change ppl but everybody has their own ways to change.
ReplyDeleteQ3) Is music a good way to get people to change? Provide a specific example to justify your position?
ReplyDeleteA3) I think that music is a good way to get people to change good because when I first heard the song "I was here" it made me wanted to help the people out there who do not a have a save place to live, clean drinking water to drink, or any food to eat so it really wanted me to help them out, So it is changing me slowly and when I will have the chance to give food, water or money I will do it so that is how I think that music is the good way to change someone for good.
Q. "I Was Here" was our winning inspirational song, but is music really an instrument of change?
ReplyDeleteA. Music has the power and potential to become an instrument of change. I know this, because it has already played it's part in changing some people, pushing them in the opposite direction as opposed to this song's meaning. For example, most rappers (most, NOT ALL) rap with explicit language, and not only rappers, most singers nowadays include cursing or adult themes in their songs. I don't plan on naming names, but I bet at least two names just popped into your head! This has already changed tons of people, again I don't want to mention who, and if it could, why not the other way around? Just because it's easier to be uncaring of your attitude, music can change that, too.
"I Was Here" was our winning inspirational song but is music really an instrument of change?
ReplyDelete-In my opinion yes, Music is a very strong way to send a message, or change an opinion. Music can do what words can't, the Music will flow through your mind and adapt there so you can memorize. Then once you start memorizing you realize its true message, what the song means, what the artist is trying to say. So yes in my opinion Music can change people and there opinions.